Expert Monitoring Evaluation PAIRIAC At Wildlife Conservation Society

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Organisation: Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)

Presentation of the organization

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a private, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife by understanding critical problems, developing science-based solutions, and taking conservation action that benefits nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments across dozens of landscapes, a presence in more than 60 countries, and experience that has contributed to the creation of more than 150 protected areas worldwide, WCS has accumulated the biological knowledge, cultural understanding, and partnerships to ensure that wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities.

The Sudano-Sahelian region offers WCS unparalleled opportunities to play a direct role in safeguarding some of the planet’s last intact wilderness areas and to contribute significantly to the security of people and wildlife. The region’s savannas, forests, and wetlands support key populations of endangered elephants, northern giraffes, lions, elands, chimpanzees, gorillas, and bongos, as well as hundreds of bird species, including the shoebill and crowned crane.

Neighboring communities live and use the land and natural resources for their livelihoods through pastoralism, agriculture, fishing, and hunting. WCS has a significant presence in the Sudano-Sahel region, with a strong conservation history and proven success in protected area management, with active conservation mandates in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad, and the Central African Republic (CAR).

Project: PAIRIAC ( Program to Support Regional Integration and Investment in Central Africa )

Location: Remote with frequent travel to the project implementation countries (Cameroon, Chad, CAR)

Estimated duration : 6 months until March 31, 2026 (project end date)

1. Background and rationale

The PAIRIAC project is a multinational initiative aimed at strengthening socio-ecological resilience in and around key protected areas in the Sudano-Sahelian region. As the project enters its final six months of implementation, it is at a crucial moment to synthesize its diverse data streams, document its impact, and codify its monitoring approaches to institutionalize learning and inform future conservation initiatives.

Given the inherent complexity of managing a multinational project, the final phase requires a dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) expert to lead a strategic process of performance analysis, coordination, and knowledge management. This expert will ensure that the wealth of data and experience gained across the project’s various contexts is consolidated for a convincing demonstration of its impact. Their expertise will be essential to articulate project achievements, ensure the timely completion of all final deliverables, prepare for a successful final evaluation, and ensure the sustainability of the valuable lessons learned from the PAIRIAC investment.

2. Objectives of the consultation

General objective:

Strengthen the final reporting of the PAIRIAC project and demonstrate its impact through the coordination of the production of key deliverables, rigorous monitoring and evaluation and good knowledge management.

Specific objectives:

  1. Codify and refine the project’s M&E approach for long-term learning: Systematize the project’s successful M&E tools and methodologies to create a replicable model for future regional initiatives, while ensuring that all final data streams are harmonized for robust impact reporting.
  2. Synthesize project-wide data for final impact assessment: Lead the final consolidation and comprehensive analysis of all project performance data from teams across all countries to rigorously measure and articulate cumulative impact against the project’s strategic objectives.
  3. Ensure coordinated and timely project closure: Support project management by facilitating coordination between teams to ensure that all final project deliverables are completed on time and effectively contribute to overall project objectives.
  4. Document and articulate impact: Analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to develop compelling, evidence-based narratives about project achievements and impact, which will inform the final report.
  5. Support the final evaluation: Act as the main M&E focal point for the external final evaluation team, ensuring they have timely access to accurate data, project documentation and contextual information.
  6. Capture and disseminate lessons learned: Design and lead a structured process with the project team to identify, document, and analyze key lessons learned to inform future WCS programming and strategy.

3. Specific tasks of the consultant

The consultant will have to:

  1. Carry out a diagnosis of the existing PAIRIAC logical framework, indicators and data systems to inform the final consolidation process.
  2. Submit a short initial report detailing the results and a clear work plan for the 6-month assignment.
  3. Work directly with national teams to consolidate, verify and manage all project data in a centralized system for final analysis.
  4. Provide guidance and technical support to project staff and consultants to ensure the quality and consistency of all final data collection efforts.
  5. Support the completion of deliverables : In coordination with regional management, monitor the progress of final technical deliverables from national teams and consultants, identifying and helping to resolve bottlenecks to ensure timely completion.
  6. Draft the results-oriented sections of the final donor report, ensuring clear and logical demonstration of progress against project objectives.
  7. Serve as the primary liaison for the final evaluation team, preparing data packages and facilitating their work as needed.
  8. Design and facilitate a final “lessons learned” workshop with the PAIRIAC team and produce a comprehensive report summarizing the results.

4. Expected deliverables

  1. An initial report with a rapid assessment of monitoring and evaluation and a detailed 6-month work plan.
  2. A consolidated project database with cleaned and organized performance data.
  3. Substantial written contributions to the final project report , focusing on the results framework, impact analysis and indicator monitoring.
  4. A final lessons learned report, summarizing the main findings of the project implementation for future initiatives.

5. Qualifications and experience required

  • Education: Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, statistics, conservation management or a related field.
  • Professional experience:
    • A minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) or program management for large-scale international development or conservation projects.
    • Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing M&E systems, including developing logical frameworks, defining indicators and creating data collection tools.
    • Experience in project closure processes, including preparing final evaluations and writing results-oriented sections of final reports for donors (e.g., USAID, EU, KfW).
    • Experience in a project management coordination or support role, particularly during project closure, is a significant advantage.
    • Strong skills in analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data are essential.
    • Experience working in Central/West Africa or the Sudano-Sahelian region is highly desirable.
  • LANGUAGES :
    • Complete professional mastery of French (oral and written) is essential.
    • Professional fluency in English is a major asset.

How to apply

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application packag`e including:

  1. A cover letter detailing understanding of these terms of reference and suitability for the position.
  2. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) , including at least three professional references for similar roles.
  3. A financial proposal detailing the daily rate.

Proposals should be submitted to ssrconsultancies@wcs.org by October 10, 2025.

  1. Selection criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Consultant’s experience and qualifications (40%)
  • Quality and relevance of the technical proposal and methodology (40%)
  • Cost-effectiveness of the financial proposal (20%)